Rustico Lamola *

Perfectly situated for exploring the beautiful Garfagnana, & Lucca province, this delightful 4 bedroom house is set 1 hr north of Lucca.

This 4 bed stone cottage boasts 2 double bedrooms and 2 twin rooms, along with two shower rooms and a further WC. There is a 3rd shower room accessible form garden. There is a large comfy double aspect living room with open fire, and a traditional style kitchen diner.

Outside, is the 'piece di resistance' - firstly there is a covered living room leading from the internal lounge, complete with lighting & conservatory style furniture, then there is the extensive covered loggia with al fresco dining & relaxing facilities. The views from here over the private pool & the stunning countryside give a real sensation of peace…

Also in the grounds is the private pool of 12M x 6M with Roman Steps for sitting. This great pool also has its own hydro-massage area.

There is plenty of space for playing, and a good sized BBQ too.

This beautiful farmhouse also boasts animals (fenced away) for the children to visit whenever they wish - Alpacas, chickens and tortoises.
The owner can also arrange a 1 hour trek for you to each take your own Alpaca walking! The cost is E25 per person. Children just love this experience!

A little about the area

The property is situated 1.5 km from the village of San Romano, which has a bar, and small supermarket. Further afield is the town of Castelnuovo which is a 15 minute drive, and has all facilities - bars, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, famous Thursday morning market.
There are further large villages closer than town such as Piazza Al Serchio which has supermakets, restaurants, and a main line train station for when one wishes to explore without the car.
The mediaeval town of Barga is just 30 minutes away. Pisa is an hour and 30 min drive, Florence 2 hrs, and the breathtaking medieaval walled city of Lucca just under an hours drive.
All in all a perfect mix of rural retreat, with a mere 10-minute drive taking you up into the mountains, and the Natural Park of Orecchiella for wonderful walking, unusual wildlife and rare fauna; bocce and cheese throwing, but also a good base for exploring the towns of the area.

TOURIST TAX - Do note that there is a local stay tax applicable at €1 per person per night, up to a maximum of 5 nights. This does not apply to children under 14.